Textron Systems and QuEST Global, a leading provider of outsourced engineering services and manufacturing, on Thursday announced that the two companies are working together on the development of the QuEST Global Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Belgaum. The SEZ, endorsed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, covers 300 acres and is focused on Precision Engineering. As a sector-specific economic zone, this area will provide build-to-suit requirements to companies seeking to establish businesses and manufacturing facilities in the region by providing world-class infrastructure, particularly for the aerospace and defense, industrial and automotive industries. Development of the SEZ, which is currently in Phase I, began in January 2009. Frank Tempesta, President and CEO, Textron Systems, made the announcement at a press conference here.